Thousands of families evicted in Abidjan remain in need What are the details of the evictions in Abidjan? Tens of thousands evicted since January 2024 from Gesco, Boribana, Banco 1, and Abattoir Measures announced in March 2024 to be urgently implemented Rights of evicted people must be guaranteed by Ivorian authorities What challenges have the … Read more
Reacting to the start of a technical investigation mission ordered by the Ministry of the Environment of Congo into the Metssa Congo recycling plant located in Vindoulou, Pointe-Noire region, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for West and Central Africa, said: Why is the Ministry of Environment investigating the Metssa Congo recycling plant? Welcome the … Read more
Escalating Crackdown on Human Rights in Mali Malian authorities have come under fire for the arbitrary detention of opposition leaders, including Youssouf Daba Diawara. Why were they detained? Youssouf Daba Diawara was charged with “opposing legitimate authority” for participating in an unauthorized protest. 11 opposition leaders were arrested and charged with “plotting against state authority” … Read more
Reacting to the rejection of a bill to repeal the 2015 Women’s (Amendment) Act which bans female genital mutilation (FGM), by Gambia’s parliament on 15 July, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International Regional Director for West and Central Africa, said: Why is the rejection of the bill significant? The bill aimed at reversing the ban on FGM … Read more
Reaction to Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024 Following the signing of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024 by President Julius Maada Bio, Amnesty International Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Samira Daoud, commended this significant move. The law aims to safeguard girls by criminalizing marriage under the age of 18, protecting their … Read more